used to or used to be?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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—Is your mother a teacher?
—_________.

A. No.But she used to B.No.But she used to be

which one is right? when should we keep the word “be” ? thanks!

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used to be

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why?

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Hi vaok,

[i]Is your mother a teacher?

No. But she used to be( a teacher)[/i]

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Hi,

If you said simply ‘used to’, the question would have to be ‘used to what?’ The text is: She isn’t a teacher any longer but she used to be in the past. She doesn’t work as a consultant now but she used to.

You have to repeat the verb to complete ‘used to’ when you are referring back to the verb ‘be’.

Alan

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thank you all very much!!!

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And:

Does your mother teach?

No, but she used to.